Postcode sector · BN9 9

Is Newhaven a good place to live?

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In Newhaven (BN9 9), recorded crime is about the national average, homes sell for around £286,989 on average, there are 4 schools in the area (1 of 1 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).

C Safetycrime 3% below average
E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Avg sold price
£286,989
from 140 sales
Population
15,609
Deprivation decile 3/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
260.7
per 1,000 · -3% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
4
3 primary · 1 secondary · 1/1 good+
Broadband
74%
gigabit-ready · 99% superfast
Flood risk
High
8.3% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Newhaven BN9 9

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Newhaven BN9 9 is rated high. Around 8.3% of properties (421 of 5,084) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 185 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

Annual sold price in BN9 9, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (37 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in BN9 9 (May 24–Jun 26, average 47/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 42
One-person households: 31%
Households with children: 29%
Households: 6,591

Owned 63% · Social rent 14% · Private rent 22%

Census 2021 (ONS), for BN9 9.

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Newhaven BN9 9: frequently asked questions

Is Newhaven BN9 9 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Newhaven BN9 9?

Recorded crime in Newhaven BN9 9 runs at 260.7 per 1,000 properties, 3% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Newhaven BN9 9 safe?

Crime in Newhaven BN9 9 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Newhaven BN9 9 runs at 260.7 per 1,000 properties, 3% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Newhaven BN9 9?

Homes in Newhaven BN9 9 sell for around £286,989 on average, based on 140 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Newhaven BN9 9 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Newhaven BN9 9 is rated high. Around 8.3% of properties (421 of 5,084) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 185 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Newhaven BN9 9?

There are 4 schools in Newhaven BN9 9 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Newhaven BN9 9 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Newhaven BN9 9, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Newhaven BN9 9 a deprived area?

Newhaven BN9 9 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).